Dipping needle

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA magnetic needle suspended at its center of gravity, and moving freely in a vertical plane, so as to indicate on a graduated circle the magnetic dip or inclination.

Synonyms

dip of the needle inclinometer magnetic dip compass needle dip sector dial declination magnetic declination magnetic deviation magnetic equator magnetic bearing local attraction

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